In many South American cities, rapid urbanization during the 20th century has led to urban segregation, unstructured development, and overloaded infrastructure. Instead of mimicking car-focused models seen elsewhere, cities such…
Cities are often understood through their moments of growth, construction, and renewal, yet they are equally shaped by what is left behind. Abandoned buildings, neglected public spaces, unused infrastructure, and…
The sheer growth of the present-day city indicates that the Sarai Shahji Mahal was standing even before there was a city in Delhi, more than 300 years ago. Located close…
Not only in Australia but globally, industrial architecture such as warehouses, factories, distribution centres, power plants, data centres, etc., occupies massive, strategic locations, yet remains more or less disconnected from…
Chhatris are a unique architectural type found in Western India, serving as a death marker, political symbol, and an element of urban fabric. This case study focuses on Krishnapura Chhatri,…
After Independence in 1947, India faced the challenge of not just rebuilding its cities and infrastructure but also shaping a national identity through institutions. Universities, housing, cultural centres, and administrative…
Traditional media have always provided humans with a way to record society through its architecture and urban fabric. Buildings, streets, and settlements often provided hidden narratives and quiet physical records…
Historic buildings are living archives that embody the social, cultural, and political narratives of the societies that created them. Architects encounter a profound design challenge which goes beyond structural engineering…
Design – Planning, Spatial Logic, and Earthquake Vulnerability One of the oldest Hindu temples in Nepal, Changu Narayan Temple is an important landmark in the Kathmandu Valley UNESCO World Heritage…
From the Comfort of Airflow, Mumbai We See Manipal Leaving behind the humid and frenetic lifestyle of the city of Mumbai and walking into the quiet streets of the city…
India is a country of vast and rich heritage that is not unknown at all. Heritage is the backbone of her identity. And forming the rich fabric of this heritage…
For a long time, landscapes were not always seen as resources to be extracted or managed. They were lived with, feared, respected, and often worshipped. Rivers were not just water…